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Parque Holandes

Posted: Fri Nov 1, 2019 3:55pm
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Maxmig

Posts: 3

Location: Caleta de Fuste

Joined: 1 Nov 2019

Hi there,

We are about to take the plunge and move over.

I have been looking at Parque Holades.

There  is a good opportunity there.

What is the area like?

Anything I should know?

Beverley

Posted: Sun Nov 3, 2019 12:01pm

Posts: 30

14 helpful points

Location: Corralejo

Joined: 7 Feb 2018

Posted: Sun Nov 3, 2019 12:01pm

It's a great area to live - mixture of nationalities - locals and foreigners. Very quiet, very safe, but within easy drive of Rosario and Corralejo and only 15 mins from the airport. Currently no supermarket, (as it closed down last year), but I think it will come back. 2 great restaurants located in the Parque, one of which also sells milk, bread etc. There is also a friendly  bar, which does snacks. Nearest supermarket is Mercadona, 10 mins drive. The lovely fishing village of Jablito is 10 mins walk and there you can swim safely.

We move there 2 years ago (winters only) and absolutely love it. Our neighbours of all nationalities have made us feel very welcome.

I think it's one of those areas that has been neglected for a while, but there is a lot of renovation work going on, which is a good sign as it means the area is up and coming.

feel free to ask any more questions.

Maxmig

Posted: Sun Nov 3, 2019 12:22pm

Maxmig

Original Poster

Posts: 3

Location: Caleta de Fuste

Joined: 1 Nov 2019

Posted: Sun Nov 3, 2019 12:22pm

Thanks.

Unfortunately we were gazumped on the one house we were eyeing. 

We are coming in January to have a look at properties and hopefully get bank account sorted.

Frankly, I cannot wait to move, although probably will take 2 years to complete it.

Al

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 9:59am

Al

Posts: 25

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Joined: 2 Aug 2019

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 9:59am

Was up there last week, its a bit run down but if you can handle that and you can get a good deal on property and it gets you on the island good.

You will definately need a car.

Good luck 

Beverley

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 11:23am

Posts: 30

14 helpful points

Location: Corralejo

Joined: 7 Feb 2018

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 11:23am

I know a couple of really good estate agents if that helps - Nick from Goldwater - he was our agent and there is a really nice lady who lives in Parque Holandes and so knows all the houses - her name is Nadia and she works for Fuerteventura Residences in Caletta.

Good luck!


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Maxmig

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 12:35pm

Maxmig

Original Poster

Posts: 3

Location: Caleta de Fuste

Joined: 1 Nov 2019

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 12:35pm

Yes please pass me the contact. 

Beverley

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 1:54pm

Posts: 30

14 helpful points

Location: Corralejo

Joined: 7 Feb 2018

Posted: Wed Nov 6, 2019 1:54pm

I have sent it to you by private message - please tell them both that Beverley Rosen sent you - they will help you

Blueroseis

Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 11:14am

Posts: 9

10 helpful points

Location: La Oliva

Joined: 24 Dec 2019

Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 11:14am

I have just purchased a property in La Caleta which is a short walk from the main part of Parque Holandés. The estate agent, Goldacres took us to the Bank to open an account, organised the lawyer and took us to the notaries office. It all proved quite simple. I am using the Sabadell bank as they all speak English and the online banking is in English. Even the ATM is in English. You will need to make a Spanish will after completing the purchase. The only thing that I wish I did differently was to use a money transfer\exchange service other than the one recommended by the estate agent. I just didn't feel comfortable using the company they advised. Yes they did save me money but no more than I could have done myself so I would suggest shopping around a bit. I'm using starling bank for money transfers at the moment. They charge 0.04% to transfer GBP into euros but you get the actual bank exchange rate. It is also worth giving the lawyer the power of atourney. They charge for this but it takes away all of the hassle and you don't have to be in the country to exchange contracts. 

Pedro Garage

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:39pm

Posts: 4

Location: La Oliva

Joined: 29 Mar 2020

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:39pm

We're in the process of buying in Parque Holandes. Got what we consider to be a great deal on a villa.
We liked the quiet of the place and house is amazing. It would be good if some money was spent on the commercial centre and general tidying up though. We are coming out again in September for a holiday with the intention of retiring there in the next year or so.

Lindi

Posted: Fri Oct 9, 2020 8:57am

Posts: 8

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Location: Corralejo

Joined: 9 Oct 2020

Posted: Fri Oct 9, 2020 8:57am

Pedro Garage wrote on Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:39pm:

We're in the process of buying in Parque Holandes. Got what we consider to be a great deal on a villa.
We liked the quiet of the place and house is amazing. It would be good if some money was spent on the commercial centre and general tidying up though. We are coming out again in Septembe...

...r for a holiday with the intention of retiring there in the next year or so.

Hello, its interesting to read the posts on Parc Hollandes as we too are considering buying there.

Our home of 8 years in Spain will be up for sale soon and we really want to move as soon as we can.  Does anyone know of its possible to rent in Parc Hollandes for the whole month of August?

We have had holidays on the Island many times and feel if we could stay for a month this would enable us to drive around the island and see which area would be suitable for us. 

Any help with who is the best estate agent to talk with would be much appreciated.

many thanks Lindi.

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